Proposal & Query
Your book manuscript is written and now it's time to reach out to agent and publishers. Never fear, Jenny is here! I know first-hand the challenges of querying and how to increase the odds in your favor. Within a month of sending out my first query, I had 4 requests for my proposal and 3 offers of representation.
I can help polish your query letter, synopsis, first 50 pages, and book proposal. For this service, I provide strategic guidance and line editing, keeping my marketing and editorial management expertise top of mind. The files you receive will have been carefully reviewed for optimal clarity and impact and annotated with text edits and suggestions. Publishing is competitive. Let's make sure you look your best.
Details
Deliverable
Annotated manuscript with text edits and margin comments (Track Changes in Microsoft Word, .doc)
Cost & Turnaround
Agent Query Package
POPULAR SERVICE!
- Incudes Agent Query Letter, Synopsis, and First 50 Pages (starts at $850), or Agent Query Letter and Book Proposal (starts at $1,600).
- Can be tailored to your specific query needs. Please refer to à la carte items below.
- $50 discount for 3 or more items.
Agent Query Letter
- Starts at $150 (<500 words)
- Turnaround: 1 week for each round
- Includes two rounds of line edits
Synopsis
- Starts at $250 (<1,000 words)
- Turnaround: 1 week for each round
- Includes two rounds of line edits
First 50 Pages
- Starts at $500 (<12,500 words)
- Turnaround: 2-3 weeks
- Includes one round of line edits and an editorial letter explaining overarching recommendations.
Book Proposal
- Starts at $1,500 (<12,500 words)
- Turnaround: 3-4 weeks
- Includes one 30-minute strategy consultation, one round of structural and line edits, an editorial letter explaining overarching recommendations, and one 30-minute debrief consultation.
Agent & Comp List
- Starts at $150 (10 recommended agents or 10 comparative titles)
- Along with editing your querying materials, I can research and customize a list of recommended agents, publishers, and/or comparative titles.
Schedule
Contact me to book your project on my editorial calendar. I maintain year-round availability for this type of work.